EXECUTIVE CHEF

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

Compass Group - Lafayette Hill, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lafayette Hill, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Executive Chef at Unidine in Lafayette Hill, PA, is a leadership role responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, staff management, and ensuring high-quality culinary standards. This position emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients, innovative menu development, and exceptional customer service, while also focusing on financial performance and compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Determine food presentation and create decorative food displays.
• Provide direction on menu development based on product availability.
• Seek out sources for fresh food and monitor produce and meat for freshness.
• Maintain product consistency through inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
• Research customer preferences and develop a menu incorporating local foods and flavors.
• Prepare and cook foods for regular and special events.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and food preparation workers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Communicate the importance of safety procedures and ensure employee understanding.
• Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products.
• Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards.
• Participate in developing and implementing business strategies aligned with client goals.
• Manage department controllable expenses including food cost and supplies.
• Develop and implement guidelines for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Analyze financial and operational information to adjust business plans and costs.
• Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget, monitoring labor and food costs.
• Identify revenue and expense opportunities and monitor actual versus budgeted expenses.
• Oversee food inventory, purchasing, and control of food supplies.
• Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes.
• Create resident satisfaction by providing training and resources to team members.
• Engage with residents and community staff with a professional attitude.
• Improve service by understanding guest needs and providing feedback.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and establish guidelines for expectations.
• Ensure employees provide genuine hospitality and teamwork.
• Seek opportunities to improve customer experience through feedback.
• Review resident satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement.
• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• Lead team member meetings and establish performance goals.
• Solicit employee feedback and address employee concerns.
• Develop strategies to support team member engagement and ensure fair treatment.
• Provide necessary training and tools for team members to perform their duties.
• Communicate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Provide coaching and counseling to achieve performance objectives.

Requirements

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality and sanitation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and the Internet is required.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in institutional and batch cooking.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)